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Nuggets hold off Kings to win interim coach's debut
A day removed from the surprise firing of coach Michael Malone, the Denver Nuggets pulled out of a four-game losing streak with a 124-116 road win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.,Denver (48-32), playing its first game under interim coach David Adelman, led almost the entire way in a game cru...
Reports: Hawaii bill on sports betting clears senate hurdle
Hawaii moved closer to potentially legalizing online sports betting, after House Bill 1308 passed the state's Senate, several outlets reported Wednesday.,The bill has sparked much debate, yet has continued to march toward becoming law. The Senate voted 15-10 to approve an amended version of the bill...
Jonathan Mogbo's first triple-double boosts Raptors past Hornets
Rookie Jonathan Mogbo recorded his first career triple-double as the Toronto Raptors completed their home schedule with a 126-96 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.,Mogbo finished with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists, and reserve Jared Rhoden added 23 points for the Raptors (30-50...
Xander Bogaerts' big day helps Padres edge Athletics
Randy Vasquez threw five quality innings and Xander Bogaerts went 3-for-5 and scored twice as the visiting San Diego Padres posted a 2-1 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif.,Vasquez (1-1) allowed just one run on one hit while striking out a batter and walking ...
Nuggets begin post-Malone era trying not to fall apart vs. Kings
Following Tuesday's stunning removal of head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth, the Denver Nuggets are on the road Wednesday to face the Sacramento Kings with interim coach David Adelman overseeing the final three games of their regular season.,A four-game losing streak dropped D...
Xander Bogaerts helps Padres edge Athletics
Randy Vasquez threw five quality innings, Xander Bogaerts went 3-for-5 and scored twice, and the visiting San Diego Padres posted a 2-1 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif.,Vasquez (1-1) allowed just one run on one hit, while striking out a batter and walking ...
Sabres visit Blue Jackets with Lindy Ruff closing in on 900th career win
It's been a season of milestones for Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. In December, he coached his 1,800th NHL game and is now third all-time. On March 25, he became the second coach to reach 600 wins with a single franchise.,And when the Sabres visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, he could b...
Panthers hoping for better health, while Red Wings desperate for wins
With the playoffs on the horizon later this month, the Florida Panthers appear to finally be back on track.,Florida (45-29-4, 94 points) will host the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night in Sunrise.,The Panthers, who won their first Stanley Cup title last year, already have clinched a playoff berth ...
Stars look for redemption as well as gaining on Central leader Jets
Thursday night's game between the Dallas Stars and visiting Winnipeg Jets is about more than just first place in the Central Division.,The Stars are seeking redemption after a historic loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. Dallas allowed three goals in the final minute, before losing 6-5 in over...
Yankees hold off late rally by Tigers
Ben Rice hit a two-run homer, Max Fried struck out 11 and the New York Yankees salvaged the finale of a three-game series by holding off the host Detroit Tigers, 4-3, on Wednesday afternoon.,Fried (2-0) allowed five hits and didn't issue a walk in seven dominant innings. Mark Leiter Jr. recorded his...
Jordan Spieth still 'playing catch up' after wrist surgery
Jordan Spieth is eager to get himself back in contention with the best players in the world but admits he still has a ways to go in his return from wrist surgery as he prepares for this week's Masters Tournament.,"I set a goal that I was open about at Pebble Beach, which was to try and have a chance...
Max Meyer, Marlins stifle Mets on 2-hit shutout
Max Meyer combined with two relievers on a two-hitter and Matt Mervis hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs Wednesday afternoon as the visiting Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets, 5-0.,Meyer (1-1) pitched 5 1/3 hitless innings before allowing a single to Francisco Lindor. He tied a career hi...
Hawks looking to get defensive against Nets
Piling up points is not necessarily the problem for the Atlanta Hawks. Stopping their opponents is another story.,While the Hawks are securely into one of the four play-in spots in the Eastern Conference, they would like to show some kind of improvement on the defensive end when they visit the Brook...
Knicks visit slumping Pistons, look to clinch No. 3 seed
The New York Knicks visit Detroit on Thursday to face the Pistons. Chances are, the Knicks will be making a return trip very soon.,The two Eastern Conference teams likely are to face each other in the first round of the playoffs. ,The Knicks (50-29) currently hold the third seed by two games over In...
MLB Over/Under Best Bet: Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets, April 9
April 9th's best sports betting picks from the MLB include Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets top over/under bet....
Jets prospect retires at 21 due to tissue disorder
Winnipeg Jets prospect Chaz Lucius announced his retirement due to a hereditary tissue disorder.,The 21-year-old forward, a first-round draft pick (18th overall) in 2021, confirmed his diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome on Tuesday.,The condition affects connective tissues that stabilize the body's ...
2025 Masters Betting Guide: Sleeper Picks, Top Debutants & More
Looking for value picks at the 2025 Masters? Skip the chalk and check out our top bets for Augusta National, including first-round leader, top debutant, and outright winner plays....
Playoff implications abound as Clippers host Rockets
With hopes of finishing as high as fourth place in the Western Conference and earning home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs, the Los Angeles Clippers will take one more step toward that goal when they host the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. ,The Clippers (47-32) have won 15 of their...
Raptors close home schedule vs. Hornets, feel optimistic about future
The Toronto Raptors are out of the playoff picture, but there is a feeling of optimism about the future as they complete their home schedule Wednesday night against the Charlotte Hornets.,Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic said he is impressed by the players' approach and energy in what has been a learni...
With injuries mounting, Padres limp into series finale vs. A's
The team with the majors' best record had fielded a patchwork lineup by the end of Tuesday night's 10-4 loss to the Athletics in West Sacramento, Calif.,And there's not much recovery time for a growing list of walking wounded for the San Diego Padres (9-3) as they try to secure a series win against ...